Scottish Golf News | Herald Scotland http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf Scottish Golf News | Herald Scotland Copyright 2012 Herald & Times Group all rights reserved 2012-02-10T07:40:05Z Never a dull moment in desert http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/never-a-dull-moment-in-desert.16718599 The Scottish contingent experienced an eventful opening day in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic over the Emirates course. From double-bogey 6 to eagle 2: It's all in a day's work for Ian Redford http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/from-double-bogey-6-to-eagle-2-its-all-in-a-days-work-for-ian-redford.16718582 It may have been far removed from the roaring and bawling of a jam-packed Ibrox but, for Ian Redford, stepping on to the first tee in the tranquil surroundings of the Hacienda del Alamo Golf Club proved to be just as exhilarating. 'Stupid rule' to remain in golf's statutes http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/stupid-rule-to-remain-in-golfs-statutes.16697980 The message is clear from the powers that be: hold on to your balls. Read all about it . . . sgu outline selection process in black and white http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/read-all-about-it-sgu-outline-selection-process-in-black-and-white.16697990 To the man on the street, national teams are picked and debate ensues when someone gets the nod and someone else gets left out,. Victory in Doha could open a few doors for Lawrie http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/victory-in-doha-could-open-a-few-doors-for-lawrie.16687046 It was entirely appropriate that Paul Lawrie, the double Qatar Masters winner, should spend the day after his victory on the Earth Course in Dubai. You wait all decade for a win, then two come at once golf http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/you-wait-all-decade-for-a-win-then-two-come-at-once-golf.16671436 After nearly a decade without a European Tour victory, a rejuvenated Paul Lawrie claimed his second title in 10 months yesterday as he produced an unwavering performance to win the Commercialbank Qatar Masters. Lawrie keeps composure to lead in Qatar http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/lawrie-keeps-composure-to-lead-in-qatar.16670713 Paul Lawrie is looking to bridge a 13-year gap as he goes into the final round of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters with a one-stroke lead. Paul Lawrie well in contention after an opening 69 http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/paul-lawrie-well-in-contention-after-an-opening-69-x.16658711 Paul Lawrie emerged from a desert storm and found himself in among the leaders again after the opening round of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters in Doha. Lee patiently waiting to relaunch his 2012 campaign interview http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/lee-patiently-waiting-to-relaunch-his-2012-campaign-interview.16647303 It's the usual problem for those lower-ranked players on the European Tour. Scottish dragon heads east as fellow northerner lights up the desert http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/scottish-dragon-heads-east-as-fellow-northerner-lights-up-the-desert.16629736 There's a queer old difference between Banchory and Burma but James Byrne is confident he can acclimatise to his surroundings and settle into life on the Asian Tour. Championship slip takes shine off Lawrie's recent positive form http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/championship-slip-takes-shine-off-lawries-recent-positive-form.16620195 A THIRD top-10 finish in as many events and now sixth on the Ryder Cup qualifying points table provided little comfort to Paul Lawrie after he slipped to a share of eighth place in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Lawrie keeps his cool in desert heat http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/lawrie-keeps-his-cool-in-desert-heat.16607567 Paul Lawrie continued to show his fondness for desert golf as the former Open champion finished just two shots off the pace after the second round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Dusty desert awaits but Stephen Gallacher is determined to end his drought http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/dusty-desert-awaits-but-stephen-gallacher-is-determined-to-end-his-drought.16537945 Stephen Gallacher certainly doesn't fit the stereotypes of a modern sportsman. Major title is top of Donald's wish list for the coming year http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/major-title-is-top-of-donalds-wish-list-for-the-coming-year.16589692 Luke Donald is trying out new clubs despite having finished the year as No.1 on the world rankings and the money lists on either side of the Atlantic. Olazabal offers Ryder Cup hope to Scottish pair http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/olazabal-offers-ryder-cup-hope-to-scottish-pair.16579228 Paul Lawrie and Martin Laird both appreciate that making September's Ryder Cup team will require a colossal effort but the Scottish pair were offered words of encouragement last night by Jose Maria Olazabal, the Europe team captain. Michael Stewart finds some guiding lights for fledgling career http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/michael-stewart-finds-some-guiding-lights-for-fledgling-career.16570012 He may not have a tour on which to ply his trade just yet, but Michael Stewart is hoping to get by with a little help from his friends in his new management stable. PGA Cup http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/pga-cup.16570017 The biennial PGA Cup, the club professionals' version of the Ryder Cup, has been a largely lop-sided affair down the years but PGA officials have taken steps to counter the United States dominance by unveiling a new qualifying criteria for the Great Britain & Ireland team, writes Nick Rodger. Scots will finally go head to head on US Tour http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/scots-will-finally-go-head-to-head-on-us-tour.16526860 They set off down similar routes in their quests to reach the US PGA Tour. Jetsetting Matthew admits there's no place like home http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/jetsetting-matthew-admits-theres-no-place-like-home.16513896 She may be preparing to head off again on her global golfing conquests but Catriona Matthew remains committed to her homeland. Scottish feel-good factor is flowing strongly in South Africa http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/scottish-feel-good-factor-is-flowing-strongly-in-south-africa.16481822 Branden Grace may have secured the ultimate honours in the Joburg Open yesterday, but David Drysdale, Marc Warren and George Murray kept up the early season feel-good factor for Scottish golf as they claimed top-10 finishes. Lawrie finds new driving force http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/lawrie-finds-new-driving-force.16473945 A galvanised Paul Lawrie will open his 2012 campaign on the European Tour this week in South Africa driven not just by a renewed vigour in his game, but by a continuing sense of duty to his late coach Adam Hunter. New sponsor Lawrie committed to supporting youth http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/new-sponsor-lawrie-committed-to-supporting-youth.16439810 Paul Lawrie's commitment to developing golf in his homeland was strengthened last night when the former Open champion's Foundation was unveiled as the new sponsor for the Scottish Boys' Championship. Paul Lawrie has some sage advice for aspiring young golfers as he announces backing for Scottish Boys' Championship http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/paul-lawrie-has-some-sage-advice-for-aspiring-young-golfers-as-he-announces-backing-for-scottish-boys-championship.16 In the proud, 77-year history of the Scottish Boys' Championship, this was definitely a first. Martin Laird is pushing for a Ryder Cup place http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/martin-laird-is-pushing-for-a-ryder-cup-place.16426855 As a statement of intent it was pretty resounding. Forsyth finds momentum as grinders gather for tour's false dawn http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/forsyth-finds-momentum-as-grinders-gather-for-tours-false-dawn.16412646 The first few days of January can often breed an exciting, yet misguided, sense of positivity. Forsyth opens account with fifth place http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/forsyth-opens-account-with-fifth-place.16398347 Alastair Forsyth gave his hopes of regaining his full European Tour card a significant early lift yesterday with a fifth-place finish in the curtain-raising Africa Open in East London. Coltart quits: I wanted to do well but it wasn't happening http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/coltart-quits-i-wanted-to-do-well-but-it-wasnt-happening.16398374 It was a season in which the 40-somethings flourished. Lee relaunches his European Tour career with a healthy five-under- par 67 http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/lee-relaunches-his-european-tour-career-with-a-healthy-five-under-par-67-x.16371610 Craig Lee made an impressive return to the European Tour in the first round of the season-opening Africa Open at East London yesterday. He may be 44 but Gary Orr has lost none of his enthusiasm for life on tour http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/interview-he-may-be-44-but-gary-orr-has-lost-none-of-his-enthusiasm-for-life-on-tour-nick-rodger-reports-rolling-roll Life begins at 40, so they say. Perhaps, it's 44 in Gary Orr's case. Charm continues to triumph over calamity of Carnoustie for Van de Velde http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/charm-continues-to-triumph-over-calamity-of-carnoustie-for-van-de-velde.16231463 You had to feel a bit of sympathy for Jean van de Velde.